Several European foreign ministers expressed on Thursday their concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the suffering of the hostages and “the Israeli government’s plans for a possible ground operation in Rafah. In a joint statement released by Sweden, they said an Israeli military action in Rafah ”would worsen an already catastrophic humanitarian situation and prevent the urgently needed provision of basic services and humanitarian assistance.” The foreign ministers who co-signed the document included those of 26 European countries.
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- European foreign ministers voiced concerns about Gaza’s dire humanitarian conditions, the plight of hostages, and Israel’s potential ground operation in Rafah.
- A joint statement emphasized that military action in Rafah could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and hinder essential services and aid delivery.
- The ministers advocated for an immediate humanitarian pause, aiming for a lasting ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid.
- The statement, calling for urgent action, was released by Sweden and endorsed by the foreign ministers of 26 European nations.
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EU Ministers: An Israeli attack on Rafah would worsen ‘Catastrophic situation’
Newslooks- COPENHAGEN, Denmark — (AP)
Several European foreign ministers expressed on Thursday their concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the suffering of the hostages and “the Israeli government’s plans for a possible ground operation in Rafah.”
In a joint statement, they said an Israeli military action in Rafah ”would worsen an already catastrophic humanitarian situation and prevent the urgently needed provision of basic services and humanitarian assistance.”
”This requires an immediate humanitarian pause that would lead to a sustainable cease-fire, the unconditional release of all hostages and the provision of humanitarian assistance,” said the ministers in the statement, released by Sweden.
The foreign ministers who co-signed the document included those of 26 European countries.
